Liable


Definition of "Liable"

Giuseppe Pistone
Giuseppe Pistone Century 21 JWC Florida Realty

Legal responsibility for something. For example, an owner of commercial property (e.g., restaurant) is legally obligated for damages on that property (e.g., restaurant patron falls and breaks his leg because of a wet floor).

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